The Gaming Tailgate Podcast

Latest Episodes:

CFB 27: TU 1.009 Recap, TU 4 Preview, College Basketball Teased. & more Aug 30, 2026

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In this edition of the TGT Podcast, cdj & gschwendt cover the latest in College Football 27: Title Update 1.009 recap, what's on the way, bugs, & more. #CFB27 The second half of the shows covers the tease of College Basketball by 2K & more.

The Rundown:

0:00 Opening

0:56 Title Update 1.009 Recap

5:44 Licensed Players

8:37 TU 4 Preview

12:17 Bugs!

24:34 College Basketball in Feb. 2027

26:57 Auburn Scanned

31:36 EA Exits Basketball

34:29 Closing

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CFB 27: TU 1.007 Recap, July Sales #s, EA Sale Complete, Bugs, & more Aug 16, 2026

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In this edition of the TGT Podcast, cdj & gschwendt cover the latest in College Football 27: Title Update 1.007 recap, what's on the way, July's PlayStation sales numbers, EA sale complete, bugs, & more. #CFB27

The Rundown:

0:00 Opening

0:23 What's in TU 1.007?

6:45 What the community found in 1.007

19:23 What other fixes are en route?

26:29 Optimal game difficulty

28:11 July Playstation sales numbers

30:09 EA sale complete

40:58 Bugs! What's fixed, what's new, what still exists

1:02:16 Closing

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CFB 27: Patch Recap, Open World, Bugs, & More Jul 27, 2026

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In this edition of the TGT Podcast, cdj, gschwendt, & JBHuskers cover the latest in College Football 27: patch recaps, what's on the way, open-world mode, what's under the radar, bugs, & much more. #CFB27

The Rundown:

0:00 Opening

0:35 Title Updates 1.005 & 1.006

6:58 Upcoming patch(es)

7:43 FC 27 reveals open-world "The Grounds"; coming soon to CFB/Madden?

15:01 OD Creator bug actually "a feature?"

24:40 What's flying under the radar in CFB 27

33:55 Tommy's Bug Report

57:10 Closing

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CFB 27: What's Coming, MTX Fallout, Community Impressions Jul 13, 2026

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In this edition of the TGT Podcast, cdj, gschwendt, & JBHuskers break down what's coming in future College Football 27 Title Updates, discuss - for hopefully the last time - the microtransaction fallout, and then talk community impressions with #CFB27 now available for everyone.

The Rundown:

0:00 Opening

2:03 Why is Coach Prime not in?

3:40 CPU recruiting fixes coming

15:02 MTX debate; new coach speed settings

21:54 What to expect in future title updates

27:23 MTX debacle; Creator Fact Sheet

45:43 Community feedback

1:07:52 Closing

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CFB 27: First Impressions Jul 05, 2026

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In this edition of the TGT Podcast, cdj, gschwendt, & JBHuskers give their first impressions of College Football 27 following Early Access. The second half of the show features community impressions of #CFB27.

The Rundown:

0:00 Opening

2:54 Gameplay

12:00 Dynasty

19:39 Recruiting Blues

33:12 Presentation

43:06 Community Feedback

49:52 Microtransactions Increase

1:07:31 Closing

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CFB 27: Launch Week is Here! Jun 28, 2026

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Launch week is here! In this edition of the TGT Podcast, cdj & gschwendt go through the latest College Football 27 news and info prior to Thursday's MVP+ launch of #CFB27.

The Rundown:

0:00 Opening

2:07 Schools sharing CFB 27 content

3:46 EA cameos return

7:02 Lack of licensed players for some programs

13:01 Playbook reveal at CFBdotFAN & playbook discussion

19:56 Toughest Places to Play discussion

26:01 Trophy/Achievement List

28:52 TeamBuilder returns July 2

29:55 First thing you're doing on CFB 27

33:52 Closing

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CFB 27: Presentation Deep Dive Jun 24, 2026

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In this edition of the TGT Podcast, cdj, gschwendt, & JBHuskers breakdown the College Football 27 Presentation Deep Dive. #CFB27
NOTE: Since recording, we now have word that the game will feature 121 mascots.

The Rundown:

0:00 Opening & Presentation Deep Dive

33:07 CUT Squads Desyncs Legacy Issue

34:53 Closing

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CFB 27: Gameplay Deep Dive Jun 21, 2026

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In this edition of the TGT Podcast, cdj, gschwendt, & JBHuskers breakdown the College Football 27 Gameplay Deep Dive. #CFB27

The Rundown:

0:00 Opening

1:18 Defensive Alignment Control

4:57 Smart Zones

8:50 Plaster Logic

11:54 Roll Coverage

14:08 Man Coverage vs. Stacks & Bunches

16:10 Match Coverage Checks

17:40 Double Teams & Matchup Tools

18:28 Defensive Playbooks

22:58 WR/DB Interactions

25:18 QB Sneak Meter

27:19 ID the Mike, Chip Block, Gap & Aggressive Adjustments

30:53 Coach DNA 2.0

32:37 ML Ball Carrier Pathing

34:09 Coach Chat

35:32 Dynamic Weather

35:53 Coach Mode

37:17 Play Call Subs

39:22 Timing Based Catching

42:25 Tackle Stick

43:44 Formation Shifts

45:58 Revamped Pre-play Controls

48:09 Custom Adjustments

56:27 PC Settings

57:34 Closing

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CFB 27: Dynasty Mode Deep Dive Jun 15, 2026

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In this edition of the TGT Podcast, cdj, gschwendt, & JBHuskers breakdown the College Football 27 Dynasty Mode & Team Builder Deep Dive. They end the show discussing accessibility concerns from a community member. #CFB27

The Rundown:

0:00 Opening

1:55 Dynasty Deep Dive Begins

3:28 AD Expectations

15:09 Dynasty Blueprint

18:27 Dynasty Points

26:24 Support Staff

30:52 Coordinators

37:47 Facilities

43:00 NIL

1:08:08 Blueprint Strategy

1:11:15 Recruiting

1:14:35 Weekly Practice Plans

1:20:47 Coaching Carousel

1:28:51 Coach Abilities

1:31:39 Coach Mode

1:33:58 Heisman Ceremony

1:35:04 Dynamic Weather

1:36:24 History Book

1:37:30 CFP

1:38:02 Little Things

1:40:48 Team Builder

1:47:15 Accessibility

1:51:55 Closing

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CFB 27: What we're excited for & our questions/concerns Jun 08, 2026

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In this edition of the TGT Podcast, cdj, gschwendt, & JBHuskers dig out from the #CFB27 news/media dump and also talk a bit about the MVP+ Membership. The guys talk about what they're most excited for in the game plus their current questions & concerns for the title.

The Rundown:

0:00 Opening

2:30 MVP+ Membership Discussion

6:48 CFB 27: What we're excited for & our questions

22:38 Community Sound-off

49:03 Closing

For all the latest EA SPORTS College Football news, visit The Gaming Tailgate: https://linktr.ee/thegamingtailgate

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